Sanctions
Information related to North Korea sanctions
Sanctioned tankers, cargo ships spotted at North Korean port of Nampho
Their appearance suggests DPRK’s oil trade is ramping up, including by illicit means, amid low official imports
September 23, 2021
North Korean nukes, sanctions and the United Nations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 201
Former UN Panel of Experts member Maiko Takeuchi discusses the effectiveness of sanctions on DPRK denuclearization
September 21, 2021
North Korean company may have acquired superalloy used in nukes, missiles: PoE
Lack of manufacturing capacity and dated machine tech mean North Korea must import certain kinds of steel, expert says
September 21, 2021
G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class used as support vehicle for Kim Jong Un was briefly visible at the 2018 inter-Korean summit
September 20, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Latest revisions amid pandemic lockdown also suggest efforts to diversify trade and protect domestic production
September 20, 2021
The tangled fates of the Koreas and the UN: An NK Pro deep dive
NK Pro explores the UN’s pivotal role on the peninsula as North and South mark 30 years since becoming full UN members
September 17, 2021
US blocks more than $31 million in North Korean assets
Treasury Department reports it froze funds in connection with US sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism
September 10, 2021
Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
Firm allegedly helped DPRK acquire point of sale devices that experts say could strengthen state control over economy
September 10, 2021
North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts
Seoul and Beijing could press for DPRK athletes to join Games under Olympic or unification flag, expert tells NK News
September 9, 2021
China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations
Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production
September 9, 2021
